Maritime Union, Labour & Greens Call for Action on Methyl Bromide
Press releases were issued this morning by the Maritime Union of New Zealand, and our allies in the Labour and Green Parties. They are reprinted below.
Category: In the news
Maritime Union mourns death of Wellington member
Union members and fellow workers around New Zealand mourn the loss of a friend, colleague and comrade who died yesterday in Wellington Hospital.
War on the Wharves: Spanish Dock Workers Fight Government
Spanish ports are battening down the hatches, bracing for massive union strikes against a right-wing government determined to impose casualisation at any cost.
‘Greedy wharfies’ tale hides ambitions for port
Unionist Matt McCarten provides a good analysis of some of the issues around the Ports of Auckland dispute in his New Zealand Herald column.
Port bosses sensitive to show of union power
Political columnist Chris Trotter writes today on the Ports of Auckland dispute how “a victory for the union at this point in the dispute could only be interpreted as a victory for all unionised workers.”
Maritime Union message of support for ILWU Port of Longview workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand supports the ILWU struggle for decent jobs at the Port of Longview.
Maritime Union offers solidarity to Japan
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its sympathy and solidarity with the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 11 March.
Solidarity with Pike River miners
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its support and solidarity to the Pike River miners.